ADHD in Scouts: Tips for Leaders

ADHD
CED 714
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder
The DSM - 5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD is:
A persistent pattern of inattention and/or
hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with
functioning or development as characterized by:
 -Inattention
 -
Hyperactivity and impulsivity
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
 
Inattention
Characteristics of ADHD
The Tip of the Iceberg
Hidden below the surface
Characteristics of ADHD
Hyperactivit
y
Impulsivity
Inattention
Physiological
Factors
Weak “Executive
Functioning”
Sleep
Disturbance
Impaired
Sense of
Time
Delayed
Social
Maturity
Not Learning Easily
From Rewards and
Punishment
Coexisting
Conditions
Learning
Difficulties
Low
Frustration
Tolerance
Hidden below the surface
Focus on the Scout’s Strengths!
 
 
 
Inquisitive
 
Energetic
Bright
Creative
Enthusiastic
  
Flexible
Getting to k
now your 
S
cout.
Have a conversation.
Scout’s Strengths
Scout’s Challenges
How the Scout learns best
TIP #1
 
 
Important information 
about every Scout
Equipment/Assistive Technology needs
Diagnosis/Health issues
Medications
Allergies
Things to avoid
    
    
Leaders Need to Know
 
Work with parents on
medications.
Regular medication schedule-why?
Responsibility of prescription
medication- who?
If state laws are more limiting,
they must be followed.
 
TIP #2
 
Work with parents on tips for
success.
sensitivity issues?
sleeping issues?
issues with large groups?
TIP #3
Time Management  
 
TIP #4
State your expectations
Give a time warning
Break up directions
 
Complement
 the Scout whenever you
find a genuine opportunity.
 
 
 Ignore minor inappropriate behavior if it is
 
 not dangerous or disruptive.
  Try to “sandwich” correction between two
 
 positive comments
  Give clear and concise limits
TIP #5
 
Be aware of early warning signs
  
 
F
idgety behavior
 
may indicate the Scout is losing
impulse control.
Schedule breaks.
Use stations or movement for participation.
Give the Scout a 
break 
token
 to use.
Give a non-
v
erbal or proximity signal to the Scout
to focus.
 
TIP #
6
Speak in a calm voice.
Say, “
Tell me 
what 
happened?”
Never publicly humiliate a Scout.
Keep your cool.
When you must redirect a Scout,
TIP #7
 
W
hen a Scout is starting to become more
impulsive or aggressive
 Use a yellow card/red card system
     
 for all Scouts playing.
 
“Cooling off” zone
 Provide an alternate activity
 
TIP #8
Have Expectations for all Scouts
Expect the Scout with ADHD
    to follow the same rules
    as other Scouts.
ADHD is 
NOT
 an excuse
    for uncontrolled behavior.
TIP #9
Leading cheers
Performing in skits
Assisting with demonstrations
Teaching outdoor skills to younger Scouts
TIP #10
Offer opportunities for purposeful movement
Leader actions that can trigger responses
Remember to use the “Golden Rule”
Beware of some reactions that can have
negative responses
Some techniques can also “Backfire”
Scouting
Is a Great Program
for Youth With ADHD
Through systematic  
E
xplanation,
             interactive  
D
emonstration,
                       and  
G
uided practice,
                Scouting  
E
nables Scouts
with ADHD to discover and develop their
unique strengths and interests.
Resources:
Scouting.org
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/thebuildingblo
cksofscouting/disabilities.aspx
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder 
http://chadd.org
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
http://www.add.org
Scouting Magazine
http://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/help-scouts-adhd-succeed-without-
hurting-anyones-feelings/
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  1. ADHD CED 714 Expiration Date This presentation is not to be used after Dec. 31, 2019. Obtain an updated version at www.scouting.org/disabilitiesawareness.aspx

  2. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder The DSM - 5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD is: A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development as characterized by: -Inattention -Hyperactivity and impulsivity

  3. Characteristics of ADHD Impulsivity Hyperactivity Inattention The Tip of the Iceberg Hidden below the surface

  4. Characteristics of ADHD Impulsivity Inattention Hyperactivity Physiological Factors Coexisting Conditions Delayed Social Maturity Weak Executive Functioning Impaired Sense of Time Low Frustration Tolerance Sleep Not Learning Easily From Rewards and Punishment Disturbance Learning Difficulties Hidden below the surface

  5. Focus on the Scouts Strengths! Energetic Bright Creative Enthusiastic Flexible Inquisitive

  6. TIP #1 Getting to know your Scout. Have a conversation. Scout s Strengths Scout s Challenges How the Scout learns best

  7. Leaders Need to Know Important information about every Scout Equipment/Assistive Technology needs Diagnosis/Health issues Medications Allergies Things to avoid

  8. TIP #2 Work with parents on medications. Regular medication schedule-why? Responsibility of prescription medication- who? If state laws are more limiting, they must be followed.

  9. TIP #3 Work with parents on tips for success. sensitivity issues? sleeping issues? issues with large groups?

  10. TIP #4 Time Management State your expectations Give a time warning Break up directions

  11. TIP #5 Complement the Scout whenever you find a genuine opportunity. Ignore minor inappropriate behavior if it is not dangerous or disruptive. Try to sandwich correction between two positive comments Give clear and concise limits

  12. TIP #6 Be aware of early warning signs Fidgety behavior may indicate the Scout is losing impulse control. Schedule breaks. Use stations or movement for participation. Give the Scout a break token to use. Give a non-verbal or proximity signal to the Scout to focus.

  13. TIP #7 When you must redirect a Scout, Speak in a calm voice. Say, Tell me what happened? Never publicly humiliate a Scout. Keep your cool.

  14. TIP #8 When a Scout is starting to become more impulsive or aggressive Use a yellow card/red card system for all Scouts playing. Cooling off zone Provide an alternate activity

  15. TIP #9 Have Expectations for all Scouts Expect the Scout with ADHD to follow the same rules as other Scouts. ADHD is NOT an excuse for uncontrolled behavior.

  16. TIP #10 Offer opportunities for purposeful movement 2013 Leading cheers Performing in skits Assisting with demonstrations Teaching outdoor skills to younger Scouts

  17. Leader actions that can trigger responses Remember to use the Golden Rule Beware of some reactions that can have negative responses Some techniques can also Backfire

  18. Scouting Is a Great Program for Youth With ADHD

  19. Through systematic Explanation, interactive Demonstration, and Guided practice, Scouting Enables Scouts with ADHD to discover and develop their unique strengths and interests.

  20. Resources: Scouting.org http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/thebuildingblo cksofscouting/disabilities.aspx Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder http://chadd.org Attention Deficit Disorder Association http://www.add.org Scouting Magazine http://scoutingmagazine.org/2013/12/help-scouts-adhd-succeed-without- hurting-anyones-feelings/

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